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Verdugo's go-ahead single and acrobatic catch lift Yankees over Royals 6-5 in ALDS opener
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line, boosting the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night in their AL Division Series opener. New York’s...
Alex Verdugo credits personal chef he hired for turnaround in AL Division Series opener
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo felt a little cooked this season, so he hired a personal chef. Revived by his new diet, Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line to boost the New York Yankees over...
Speedster Duke Ellis is on Yankees' ALDS roster after playing just 11 major league games
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke Ellis was brought back to the Yankees for their last pre-postseason workout. The 26-year-old outfielder did running drills and was told by manager Aaron Boone that he was on New York's AL Division Series roster against Kansas City. “Big smile on my face of...
Luke Weaver becomes Yankees closer after getting cut by Reds and Mariners
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Weaver walked onto the Wrigley Field mound last month for his big league closing debut and was far from stoic. “I couldn’t see straight. I was blacked out for the most part. I was pure adrenaline,” the New York Yankees pitcher said. “Heightened vision...
Barry Bonds is enjoying watching the new generation of baseball sluggers put up record-setting stats
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It used to be that hardcore baseball fans counted the home runs Barry Bonds hit during batting practice for the Giants, even at spring training before he had begun to find his real groove that came in the regular season. That’s how much interest surrounded...
Judge scratched by Yankees from soggy regular-season finale, Rice brought up after Rizzo hurt
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees star Aaron Judge was scratched from the starting lineup from Sunday's rain-delayed regular-season finale against Pittsburgh, and first baseman Ben Rice was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre a day after Anthony Rizzo got hurt. Judge was in the...
Verdugo hits go-ahead single as Yankees end regular season with 6-4 win over Pirates
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Verdugo hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees ended the regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Struggling for most of the second half, Verdugo snapped a...
Rizzo's postseason status uncertain after fracturing fingers when hit by Borucki pitch
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is uncertain for the postseason after fracturing the fourth and fifth fingers of his right hand when hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh's Ryan Borucki in the seventh inning of Saturday’s 9-4 loss to the Pirates. Yankees...
Carlos Rodón rebounds to 16-9 record in second season with Yankees after going 3-8 in 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Rodón walked off the mound frustrated, but without the confrontation that marred his 2023 finale. He wasted a two-run lead when he gave up consecutive sixth-inning home runs to Nick Gonzales and Bryan Reynolds in the New York Yankees' 4-2 loss Friday night...
Yankees win AL East title with 10-1 victory over Orioles behind Judge, Stanton and Cole
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge, spritz from white and gold bottles of Luc Belaire Rare Luxe sparkling wine dripping down his 6-foot-7 frame, appreciated the moment. “Nothing is ever guaranteed,” the New York Yankees captain said. Judge hit his major league-leading...
